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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.68, 453.95 and 97.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.68, 453.95 and 97.23 is: 145.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.68 : 453.95 = 97.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.68/453.95 = 97.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.68x = 453.95 × 97.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.68x = 44,137.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,137.56/302.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.82

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